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: 1919 Matt Bell, a highly competent Hull City full back, made his League debut against Stoke. He gave the club twelve years of service appearing in 394 League games. Transferred to Nottingham Forest in 1931 he had three more seasons as a player, 85 League games, before having a couple of years as trainer-coach to the club.; 1923 In the 9 matches played in the Scottish First Division only one home side, Dundee United, won, three home teams failed to score and the other six only managed one apiece. Three away teams managed two goals and none of the teams scored as many as three goals.; 1959 Willie Thornton appointed manager of Partick Thistle in succession to the late David Meiklejohn. From 1936 to 1954 he was a Rangers' centre forward and made his debut at the age of 16. Scored 137 League goals in 219 matches and won 4 Championship, 2 Scottish Cup and 2 League Cup medals as well as 7 Scottish caps. Had first experience of management with Dundee. Was awarded the Military Medal in 1943 when serving with the Scottish Horse in Sicily.